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John William Smith (born August 9, 1965) is an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. Smith was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, and a six-time world level champion with two Olympic Championships and four World Wrestling Championships.
John Smith is an American freestyle wrestler who won six consecutive world championships (1987–92) and won two Olympic gold medals in the featherweight class. Smith, whose three brothers were all accomplished wrestlers, competed at Oklahoma State University, winning the National Collegiate Athletic.
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John Smith. August 09, 1965 - Present. Over a six-year span, which started while he was still a student at Oklahoma State, John Smith was the best wrestler in the world. He now ranks alongside other Distinguished Members whose names emerge in any discussion of "the greatest American wrestler ever."
Apr 11, 2024 · Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith has announced his retirement after 33 years. His teams won five NCAA team championships, 33 individual NCAA champions and 23 conference titles.
Apr 11, 2024 · STILLWATER – Oklahoma State legend John Smith announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 33-year run as head coach of the Cowboy wrestling program. The legacy of his career is astounding.
Jan 6, 2022 · STILLWATER – Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith has earned the title of Greatest American Wrestler of All Time, according to FloWrestling. A six-time world champion that included Olympic gold medals in 1988 and 1992, Smith's accomplishments are second to none as he has won at every level of wrestling.
John Smith is the most titled American wrestler ever. A freestyler, he won two NCAA championships while at Oklahoma State. His first major international victory was the Goodwill Games title in 1986, although he had also been Junior World Champion in 1985.
